Mirling was one of 11 students to receive the award, which drew a record 441 nominations from more than 170 universities, colleges, and sculpture programs internationally.

Sculptures from the winners can be seen in the Grounds For Sculpture's Fall/Winter Exhibition, which is currently on display until January 10 in Hamilton, New Jersey, adjacent to the ISC headquarters. Their work is also included in the October issue of the ISC's award-winning publication, Sculpturemagazine, as well as on the ISC website.